Reliability Engineering Intern: Field Troubleshooting & Docs

UP CAP; Springs (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

UP CAP is seeking a budding Mechanical Engineer (Bachelor or Master level) for a hands-on internship in Springs, NY. You will perform fieldwork, inspect refinery equipment, document findings, and participate in safety and technical committees.

The role emphasizes data recording, reporting, and continuous learning across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing an ME degree, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and can commit to 40 hours per week with overtime as

Qualifications

• Knowledge of mechanical systems in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with SDS and safety protocols.
• Ability to document and present data clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

• Support refinery initiatives focusing on mechanical integrity and inspection.
• Perform fieldwork wearing PPE and operating process units.
• Document detailed reports and participate in committees.
• Track, monitor, and justify projects for training experiences.
• Troubleshoot equipment and determine root causes.
• Design and analyze equipment performance to identify improvements.
• Develop and test equipment and components for best-in-class systems.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineers on root-cause analysis.
• Plan and write specifications for process equipment.
• Prepare reports and file documents.

Skills

Industrial equipment knowledge

Safety protocols familiarity

Independent work ability

Data recording and presentation

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

B.S./M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

GPA 3.00+

Tools

MS Office

Job description

UP CAP is seeking a budding Mechanical Engineer (Bachelor or Master level) for a hands-on internship in Springs, NY. You will perform fieldwork, inspect refinery equipment, document findings, and participate in safety and technical committees.

The role emphasizes data recording, reporting, and continuous learning across operations, maintenance, and engineering teams. Ideal candidates are pursuing an ME degree, maintain at least a 3.0 GPA, and can commit to 40 hours per week with overtime as